Rosh ~catching up slowly~’s
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October in the Earth by Olivia Hawker
A historical fiction work set around two women who rode the rails in post-depression era USA. Enjoyed the unusual perspective.
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Boy of Chaotic Making by Charlie N. Holmberg
Though this third book didn't match up to the earlier two in the series, I still liked it quite a lot. Good for historical fantasy readers, but not a standalone novel.
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Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri
Not a bad collection. But expected far more from her.
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Words We Cannot Say by Sita Romero
Interesting enough, but not mind-blowing. Too many pregnancy-related triggers!
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Change of Plans by Dylan Newton
I liked the disability rep and the plot, but disliked the OTT elements. If you can ignore the latter, it is worth a read for the former.
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The Wings of Poppy Pendleton by Melanie Dobson
A complicated storyline in this historical suspense, and a slow pace. But I still liked it.
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The Butterfly Collector by Tea Cooper
A decent historical story, but I expected far more. The title generates very different expectations.
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Through the Snow Globe by Annie Rains
A Groundhog Day plus Christmas combo. Decent story but doesn't offer anything new.
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Positively, Penelope by Pepper D. Basham
The second book in the Skymar series, and providing the same experience as book one.
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The Gingerbread House in Mistletoe Gardens by Jaimie Admans
A sweet holiday read.
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Before You Found Me by Brooke Beyfuss
Outlier opinion, because I found this a mixed bag. Most readers found it far more suspenseful and impactful.
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A Lady's Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin
A mixed bag historical romance. I had enjoyed the first book of this series much better.
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Norah's Ark by Victoria Williamson
Enjoyed this middle-grade novel though it is a bit more intense than typical MG works. A lovely tale of friendship and understanding.
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Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women by Kris Waldherr
A retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein from the perspective of the women in Victor Frankenstein's life. Very interesting!
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One Christmas Morning by Rachel Greenlaw
An interesting debut work, but don't expect lighthearted Christmassy feels. It is quite intense. Think Groundhog Day + A Christmas Carol.
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The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue
I didn't find it funny as the blurb claimed it to be, but it was a good coming-of-age literary fiction.
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Those We Thought We Knew by David Joy
A literary crime drama as brilliant and as poignant as its title!
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Remember, Mr Sharma by A.P. Firdaus
Indian historical fiction with a talking vulture. Interested? ;)
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At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities by Heather Webber
A sweet magical realism story. And when I saw 'sweet', I mean 'overly saccharine sweet'. Works well for the plot, so no major complaints.
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Every Rising Sun by Jamila Ahmed
An Arabian Nights spinoff centred on Scheherazade (or Shaherazade, as she is called in this version.) A great attempt, but too ambitious for a debut novelist. You might fare better with it if you don't know much about the original. I did.
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